Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has named a strong 24-man squad for Euro 2016, which is heavy on Premier League representation.
Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has named a strong 24-man squad for Euro 2016, which is heavy on Premier League representation.
![Nacer Chadli (R) fights for the ball against Joshua Brillante]()
WILDCARD MOVE…
WHO ARE THEY PLAYING?
Twelve Premier League players are named in total - including Jason Denayer, who is on loan at Galatasaray from Manchester City - with the squad set to be cut to 23 before the tournament.
FULL SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Simon Mignolet, Jean-François Gillet.
Defenders: Toby Alderweireld, Dedryck Boyata, Jason Denayer, Björn Engels, Nicolas Lombaerts, Jordan Lukaku, Thomas Meunier, Thomas Vermaelen, Jan Vertonghen.
Midfielders: Mousa Dembele, Marouane Fellaini, Radja Nainggolan, Axel Witsel, Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Yannick Carrasco, Dries Mertens.
Forwards: Michy Batshuayi, Christian Benteke, Divock Origi, Romelu Lukaku.
Standby list: Nacer Chadli, Laurent Ciman, Laurens De Bock, Guillaume Gillet, Thorgan Hazard, Kevin Mirallas, Matz Sels
WHO’S MISSED OUT?
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany misses out with a thigh injury, and Wilmots has confirmed he will not be part of the staff that travels to France this summer.
There are few surprises, with Everton and Tottenham midfielders Kevin Mirallas and Nacer Chadli named on the stand-by list.
Nacer Chadli (R) fights for the ball against Joshua Brillante - Reuters
Handing Eden Hazard the captaincy is certainly a surprising move given his disappointing season.
His performances have improved in recent weeks, but for much of the season Chelsea's former Player of the Year resembled a disinterested bystander.
SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION HOW COULD BELGIUM START EURO 2016?
May 28: Switzerland v Belgium (warm-up match)
June 1: Belgium v Finland (warm-up match)
June 5: Belgium v Norway (warm-up match)
June 13: Belgium v Italy (Euro 2016, Group E)
June 18: Belgium v Republic of Ireland (Euro 2016, Group E)
June 22: Sweden v Belgium (Euro 2016, Group E)
ODDS
To win Euro 2016: 11-1
No comments:
Post a Comment